City and County of San Francisco

Dentist (#2210)

$75.40-$98.64 Hourly / $13,069.00-$17,097.00 Monthly / $156,832.00-$205,166.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, provides professional dental. services to general hospital and dental clinic patients instructs patients in correct oral hygiene and dental care; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: carrying out modern techniques in the care and treatment of dental patients through the application of a variety of dental procedures and practices, interpreting dental conditions and making recommendations as to proper treatment and care; preventing considerable losses through the safeguarding of dental machinery and equipment, materials and supplies of high value; preparing, checking and reviewing important technical dental records and charts.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Performs oral examinations, using X-ray and other special equipment as required; makes diagnoses and performs restorations, extractions, prophylactic and other dental work as indicated takes impressions and fits and adjusts dentures.

2. Performs dental operations end treats mouth diseases; refers cases requiring difficult oral surgery and medical attention to proper department; confers with physicians regarding medical-dental problems.

3. Instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental care; instructs nurses , interns, and dental assistants in dental procedures; consults with social service workers regarding patients’ status and problems.

4. Attends staff conferences; keeps clinical and other records regarding services performed, supplies and materials used, and prepares related reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires thorough knowledge of-the principles and practice of general dentistry and dental surgery and’ of hospital and clinic routine.

 Requires skill and ability to: apply modern methods, and practices of general dentistry and dental surgery; instruct patients and others in oral hygiene and dental care; deal courteously and -tactfully with dental patients; operate all types of dental equipment and machinery.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of the curriculum of an approved school of dentistry and possession of the D.D.S. degree. Requires one year in the general practice of dentistry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate

Requires possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the state board of dental examiners.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 2210; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;